It has been quite some time since I last posted. Busy doesn't even begin to describe our life.
Right now Chris is still going to school. School, ugh. I can hardly stand the word these days. He is always so busy with school work that it makes me sick to think about it. I know he must be so sick of writing papers that he will never want to write another one.
The kids are wearing me down more than anyone could ever know. Evan mostly. I love them so much but I am just so drained that I feel like I cannot give them the attention they need.
Alana starts school in the fall.....homeschool. I have all the curriculum, we are registered, just waiting to meet with the school we will be going through and get started.
Well, that is pretty much it for now.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Anybody?
Well, Chris is back to school. This class is Systematic Theology. Boring! It seems to be a pretty tough class for him. Lots of very boring work.
Owen is now 3 1/2 months old. He is such a wonderful baby. He hardly ever cries and has slept through the night since we brought him home. Evan is still as energetic as humanly possible and will be 2 at the end of March. Alana turns 5 in just 10 days and will begin school in the fall. How time flies!
Chris's cousin Johnathan will be back from Afganistan in just a couple of more months. He has been gone since May 09. We are looking forward to his safe return.
Just so I know, does anybody read this blog?
Owen is now 3 1/2 months old. He is such a wonderful baby. He hardly ever cries and has slept through the night since we brought him home. Evan is still as energetic as humanly possible and will be 2 at the end of March. Alana turns 5 in just 10 days and will begin school in the fall. How time flies!
Chris's cousin Johnathan will be back from Afganistan in just a couple of more months. He has been gone since May 09. We are looking forward to his safe return.
Just so I know, does anybody read this blog?
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Promotion
Well, Chris got his promotion. Nobody can tease him with the "butterbar" rank anymore. He is now a 1st Lieutenant. I am so proud of him. He is so thankful too! I know this won't be the last of the promotions.
I am still enjoying the fact that he has a break from school, but it will be starting back in a couple of weeks and things will be back to normal. I have enjoyed seeing his face a little bit more instead of the back of his head as he does school work or leaves for work or drills.
As the new year begins, I am very thankful for my family and friends. I love you all.
I am still enjoying the fact that he has a break from school, but it will be starting back in a couple of weeks and things will be back to normal. I have enjoyed seeing his face a little bit more instead of the back of his head as he does school work or leaves for work or drills.
As the new year begins, I am very thankful for my family and friends. I love you all.
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Update
It has been a while since I last wrote. Most people just read Chris's blog so there isn't much use in writing in mine.
Right now we are waiting on Chris's promotion from Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant. He is eager to shed the "butterbar". He is off school for about a month and is trying to catch up on books that he wants to read rather than books he has to read.
Owen is now 2 months old and growing so quickly. Evan is still a handful at 21 months. Alana will be 5 in February which is so hard to believe. She will start school in the fall. I will be homeschooling, which will be a challenge.
Chris spoke at his parent's home church last month and did a great job as usual. It was the church where I met Chris for the first time. It was strange to be there again in the very place we met 11 years ago.
Please continue to pray for Johnathan, Chris's cousin who is currently serving in Afghanistan. Also don't forget his family. Often the family back home is forgotten and the attention is on the soldier. Pray for them. The home is as much a war zone, just in a different way.
I hope all of you are well and hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Right now we are waiting on Chris's promotion from Second Lieutenant to First Lieutenant. He is eager to shed the "butterbar". He is off school for about a month and is trying to catch up on books that he wants to read rather than books he has to read.
Owen is now 2 months old and growing so quickly. Evan is still a handful at 21 months. Alana will be 5 in February which is so hard to believe. She will start school in the fall. I will be homeschooling, which will be a challenge.
Chris spoke at his parent's home church last month and did a great job as usual. It was the church where I met Chris for the first time. It was strange to be there again in the very place we met 11 years ago.
Please continue to pray for Johnathan, Chris's cousin who is currently serving in Afghanistan. Also don't forget his family. Often the family back home is forgotten and the attention is on the soldier. Pray for them. The home is as much a war zone, just in a different way.
I hope all of you are well and hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Keep Praying
Having a baby is one of the most exciting times of your life. The ride is filled with extremes, low and high. I think God uses these times on my life to help me appreciate the things I have.
When our first baby was born, Alana, she got admitted with jaundice. The spiral just went down from there. They started telling us of infection in her blood, they did spinal taps, poked her until her skin peeled from her heels, and soon she ended up in the NICU and they were telling us she had heart problems. I will never forget that night we waited in the NICU waiting room while they shocked my baby’s heart to get it back into a normal rhythm. The loneliness and the pain was almost unbearable. After leaving the hospital when she was 2 weeks old, post partum depression hit me like a ton of bricks. I was put on two different anti-depressants which made everything worse. The only thing that held me together was God. I was eventually healed of the post partum depression and as for Alana, she is a beautiful, very healthy and smart 4 year old.
3 years later, we were blessed with the birth of our son Evan. Evan was a healthy baby and we were so thankful. After about a month or so it was diagnosed that Evan had colic. He cried for the first year of his life. Unfortunately post partum depression again hit me and once again, God healed me of it. When Evan was only 4 months old, he got very ill. We took him to the hospital where they discovered he had a UTI and he had ecoli. Evan was hospitalized for about 1-2 weeks. Evan is now a very healthy and happy, and energetic 19 month old.
Here we are 19 months later and we have welcomed a third child into the world, baby Owen. Owen has been in the NICU since he was only 4 hours old. The doctor said he had Premature Lung Disease, even though he was a full term baby. Owen is doing well and is expected to come home next week some time. He is a week old today. Post partum depression has been trying to creep back in to my life but I know that the power of God is stronger than that. I thank God for his healing power and His love because without it I would have fallen apart by now.
I felt the need to write this because I wanted to give my testimony as to how wonderful God is. He has spared my three children through very difficult times and held me and Chris together when we didn’t even have the strength to stand. I wanted to let it be known how wonderful God is and sometimes it is much easier to write due to emotions. If anyone doubts God, please call me and I will be happy to show you my three beautiful children who are all living miracles.
I am also writing this to ask for prayers. Our family needs your prayers. Please help us pray that Owen will be healed and that I will not have post partum depression. Also pray for the strength of Chris and me and that we and our children, Alana, Evan and Owen will grow strong and healthy in body, mind, and spirit. But also remember all the other babies in the NICU and their parents. The NICU is not a fun place to be. Pray the babies will be healthy and get out of there soon and that the parents stay strong and grow in the Lord through it all.
Thank you for reading this and thank you for praying for us. God bless you all!
When our first baby was born, Alana, she got admitted with jaundice. The spiral just went down from there. They started telling us of infection in her blood, they did spinal taps, poked her until her skin peeled from her heels, and soon she ended up in the NICU and they were telling us she had heart problems. I will never forget that night we waited in the NICU waiting room while they shocked my baby’s heart to get it back into a normal rhythm. The loneliness and the pain was almost unbearable. After leaving the hospital when she was 2 weeks old, post partum depression hit me like a ton of bricks. I was put on two different anti-depressants which made everything worse. The only thing that held me together was God. I was eventually healed of the post partum depression and as for Alana, she is a beautiful, very healthy and smart 4 year old.
3 years later, we were blessed with the birth of our son Evan. Evan was a healthy baby and we were so thankful. After about a month or so it was diagnosed that Evan had colic. He cried for the first year of his life. Unfortunately post partum depression again hit me and once again, God healed me of it. When Evan was only 4 months old, he got very ill. We took him to the hospital where they discovered he had a UTI and he had ecoli. Evan was hospitalized for about 1-2 weeks. Evan is now a very healthy and happy, and energetic 19 month old.
Here we are 19 months later and we have welcomed a third child into the world, baby Owen. Owen has been in the NICU since he was only 4 hours old. The doctor said he had Premature Lung Disease, even though he was a full term baby. Owen is doing well and is expected to come home next week some time. He is a week old today. Post partum depression has been trying to creep back in to my life but I know that the power of God is stronger than that. I thank God for his healing power and His love because without it I would have fallen apart by now.
I felt the need to write this because I wanted to give my testimony as to how wonderful God is. He has spared my three children through very difficult times and held me and Chris together when we didn’t even have the strength to stand. I wanted to let it be known how wonderful God is and sometimes it is much easier to write due to emotions. If anyone doubts God, please call me and I will be happy to show you my three beautiful children who are all living miracles.
I am also writing this to ask for prayers. Our family needs your prayers. Please help us pray that Owen will be healed and that I will not have post partum depression. Also pray for the strength of Chris and me and that we and our children, Alana, Evan and Owen will grow strong and healthy in body, mind, and spirit. But also remember all the other babies in the NICU and their parents. The NICU is not a fun place to be. Pray the babies will be healthy and get out of there soon and that the parents stay strong and grow in the Lord through it all.
Thank you for reading this and thank you for praying for us. God bless you all!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Baby Owen
October 16, 2009 our third child, Owen Alexander was born. Just 4 hours after he was born he was taken to the NICU with breathing trouble. He was placed under an oxygen hood but was still having trouble. His oxygen dependency got up to 65% by Monday and his lung x-ray was showing cloudiness. The neonatologist informed us that his lungs were premature even though he is a full term baby. He wasn’t producing something called surfactant which coats the lungs and helps the air sacs in the lungs to open up and allow him to breathe. He was put on a c-pap machine and we were told the next step was a ventilator if his breathing didn’t improve. He was also breathing very fast at over 100 breathes per minute…I believe it got up to the 150’s but I am not sure of the exact number. They want him to breathe at a rate of less than 60 breathes per minute. He also had signs put at his bed that said “Minimal Stimulation”, which meant we couldn’t touch him much. He gets very irritated and loses his breath when touched.
Yesterday we visited and his oxygen had gone down to 42%. I called before bed last night and his oxygen had gone down to only 38%. We were very pleased with this news. This morning we visited and found his oxygen level was at only 27%, PRAISE GOD! His breathes are down to 78 per minute, wonderful news. I am so thankful to God above for his perfect healing. Of course I would love for it to be instantaneous and much quicker than what it has been but I am thankful He has His hands on our boy.
Times like these make you so appreciative for what you have. Yesterday the nurse let me change his diaper, which was the first time I had changed him. Today she allowed me to change him again, the first poopy diaper I got to change. Most people don’t see that as a big deal but to me it was wonderful. I hope I will get to be the one to give him his very first bottle. I haven’t even got to hold him since the day he was born. I haven’t got to dress him, feed him, or any of those things, but I am so thankful to know that I will get that chance soon. They are saying it may be a week before he gets to come home, but I am believing that God will allow it to be much sooner than that.
Thank you for the many prayers going out for us. Owen needs the prayers to be healed and we also need prayers to stay strong and healthy. Please pray for us all.
Also, please pray for all the babies and thier parents in the NICU. There are babies in there much worse than Owen I am sure. The parents are probably very stressed out and emotionally exhausted. Keep them in your prayers please.
Thank you!
Yesterday we visited and his oxygen had gone down to 42%. I called before bed last night and his oxygen had gone down to only 38%. We were very pleased with this news. This morning we visited and found his oxygen level was at only 27%, PRAISE GOD! His breathes are down to 78 per minute, wonderful news. I am so thankful to God above for his perfect healing. Of course I would love for it to be instantaneous and much quicker than what it has been but I am thankful He has His hands on our boy.
Times like these make you so appreciative for what you have. Yesterday the nurse let me change his diaper, which was the first time I had changed him. Today she allowed me to change him again, the first poopy diaper I got to change. Most people don’t see that as a big deal but to me it was wonderful. I hope I will get to be the one to give him his very first bottle. I haven’t even got to hold him since the day he was born. I haven’t got to dress him, feed him, or any of those things, but I am so thankful to know that I will get that chance soon. They are saying it may be a week before he gets to come home, but I am believing that God will allow it to be much sooner than that.
Thank you for the many prayers going out for us. Owen needs the prayers to be healed and we also need prayers to stay strong and healthy. Please pray for us all.
Also, please pray for all the babies and thier parents in the NICU. There are babies in there much worse than Owen I am sure. The parents are probably very stressed out and emotionally exhausted. Keep them in your prayers please.
Thank you!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Our New Baby
Yesterday was a beautiful day. We welcomed our third gift from God into the world. Owen Alexander Cameron was born at 2:02 p.m. and weighed 6 pounds 7 ounces and was 19 inches long. He is a very handsome baby boy. We are so blessed to have such a beautiful family.
We do need everyone to please be praying for Owen and our family. He was transferred to the NICU just 4 hours after his arrival because his lungs are premature. He is on oxygen right now and they say it could take several days for him to start breathing normally. He is taking about 100 breathes per minute and should only be taking about 60 per minute. He is under an oxygen hood right now and still has yet to receive his first bottle. He is being given fluids through an IV for now. The neonatologist says worst case scenario it could take 10-14 days, but we know that our God is wonderful and can bring Owen through this quicker than that.
I am very thankful to God for keeping our babies strong. Each baby of ours has been sick at some point and had to be hospitalized with serious illnesses. I do get very frustrated when I see my babies so sick, but I also have learned to trust God. I don’t know why certain things happen or why they happen to certain people, but I know that I am very thankful for what I have. It makes me appreciate things a lot more. Tomorrow I will be released from the hospital and go home without my baby, but I am thankful that at some point I will be able to take my baby home.
Now I look forward to when I can put his clothes on him for the first time, feed him his first bottle, and wrap him up and put him in his bassinet for the first time and watch him sleep. I am so thankful that God has allowed me to be a Mommy. I cannot even imagine my life without my babies. As I held Owen’s tiny wrinkled hand today, I thanked God for keeping his hand upon us.
Please keep our family in your prayers. Thank you all! Here is our new baby boy.
We do need everyone to please be praying for Owen and our family. He was transferred to the NICU just 4 hours after his arrival because his lungs are premature. He is on oxygen right now and they say it could take several days for him to start breathing normally. He is taking about 100 breathes per minute and should only be taking about 60 per minute. He is under an oxygen hood right now and still has yet to receive his first bottle. He is being given fluids through an IV for now. The neonatologist says worst case scenario it could take 10-14 days, but we know that our God is wonderful and can bring Owen through this quicker than that.
I am very thankful to God for keeping our babies strong. Each baby of ours has been sick at some point and had to be hospitalized with serious illnesses. I do get very frustrated when I see my babies so sick, but I also have learned to trust God. I don’t know why certain things happen or why they happen to certain people, but I know that I am very thankful for what I have. It makes me appreciate things a lot more. Tomorrow I will be released from the hospital and go home without my baby, but I am thankful that at some point I will be able to take my baby home.
Now I look forward to when I can put his clothes on him for the first time, feed him his first bottle, and wrap him up and put him in his bassinet for the first time and watch him sleep. I am so thankful that God has allowed me to be a Mommy. I cannot even imagine my life without my babies. As I held Owen’s tiny wrinkled hand today, I thanked God for keeping his hand upon us.
Please keep our family in your prayers. Thank you all! Here is our new baby boy.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Not Much to Say
It has been a while since I last wrote. Nothing too major has happened.
Chris should be getting a promotion to 1st Lieutenant soon. He is so excited to get rid of the 2nd lieutenant rank, also known as the butter bar. I am so proud of him no matter what his rank is. I was impressed with the butter bar. I can hardly believe I am married to an army officer. I always did go for the bad boys in school, little did I know I would marry a military man.
I am almost 38 weeks pregnant. I am huge and can hardly wait for the arrival of our third blessing, our sweet little boy, Owen Alexander. His due date is October 28 and I was really expecting him to be here a lot sooner than that. Again, God is teaching me patience. I am not a patient person in the least bit.
Well, there isn’t too much more to say. Maybe the next time I write I will have pictures of our precious baby boy.
God Bless!
Chris should be getting a promotion to 1st Lieutenant soon. He is so excited to get rid of the 2nd lieutenant rank, also known as the butter bar. I am so proud of him no matter what his rank is. I was impressed with the butter bar. I can hardly believe I am married to an army officer. I always did go for the bad boys in school, little did I know I would marry a military man.
I am almost 38 weeks pregnant. I am huge and can hardly wait for the arrival of our third blessing, our sweet little boy, Owen Alexander. His due date is October 28 and I was really expecting him to be here a lot sooner than that. Again, God is teaching me patience. I am not a patient person in the least bit.
Well, there isn’t too much more to say. Maybe the next time I write I will have pictures of our precious baby boy.
God Bless!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Waiting Game
Everything seems to be back to a somewhat normal pace at the house. I am now packing Chris's lunches, ironing his work clothes, and preparing supper in the evenings again. Most people would get tired of that, but I missed Chris so much and I love him so much that I will do anything to help him. I really enjoy doing things for him because I love him so much.
The kids seem to be very happy that Chris is home again. He gets attacked when he comes through the front door after work. Evan runs around the house screaming Daddy and Alana runs outside to meet him the car so she can ride a few feet up the drivway with him. It is very cute.
Our third, Owen, is due ay time. The actual due date isn't until October 28, but I started having contractions yesterday and they have nw put me on medication to stop them so I won't have him yet. They want me to wait until I am at least 37 weeks, which will be October 7. That is when the lungs are considered mature enough for the baby to be born. Of course, I am already 2 cm and so I am not sure how long labor can be held off.
Tomorrow is the baby shower and I am so excited. We really don't need much since he is the third. I am excited because I love to get together and have fun with my family and friends and also play the fun baby shower games. And of course the most important part is the cake and punch. :) My favorites!
I am so excited and ready to have Owen. I know I am probably about to drive Chris crazy, but I am exhausted and ready to have this baby. I just feel so weak and tired, which isn't me at all. I am trying to stay strong, but I know he is so tired of hearing me whine. He is such a trooper for putting up with it! I know he gets it from everyone since he is becoming a chaplain and all. I am trying my best to get better at it, especially for his sake. I need to be the one to help keep him strong.
Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well. Thank you all for the many prayers. Love you all!
The kids seem to be very happy that Chris is home again. He gets attacked when he comes through the front door after work. Evan runs around the house screaming Daddy and Alana runs outside to meet him the car so she can ride a few feet up the drivway with him. It is very cute.
Our third, Owen, is due ay time. The actual due date isn't until October 28, but I started having contractions yesterday and they have nw put me on medication to stop them so I won't have him yet. They want me to wait until I am at least 37 weeks, which will be October 7. That is when the lungs are considered mature enough for the baby to be born. Of course, I am already 2 cm and so I am not sure how long labor can be held off.
Tomorrow is the baby shower and I am so excited. We really don't need much since he is the third. I am excited because I love to get together and have fun with my family and friends and also play the fun baby shower games. And of course the most important part is the cake and punch. :) My favorites!
I am so excited and ready to have Owen. I know I am probably about to drive Chris crazy, but I am exhausted and ready to have this baby. I just feel so weak and tired, which isn't me at all. I am trying to stay strong, but I know he is so tired of hearing me whine. He is such a trooper for putting up with it! I know he gets it from everyone since he is becoming a chaplain and all. I am trying my best to get better at it, especially for his sake. I need to be the one to help keep him strong.
Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well. Thank you all for the many prayers. Love you all!
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Pure Heaven
We returned home to Alabama on August 30th. I haven't even wanted to write in my blog because Chris has been home and it has been wonderful. The kids and me are sticking to him like glue, especially little Evan.
It has been so strange to get back into the routine of things. I have been so used to doing everything by myself and it is so great to have his help around the house. Just seeing his face here is enough, but his helping hand is so wonderful. I have been so relaxed that I have found myself taking naps during the day, which is VERY rare for me. He has been off work all week and will return on Tuesday. He isn't really looking forward to it because he is so used to the Army lifestyle. It is quite an adjustment for him to make.
I want to thank everyone for everything you have done for our family. There are too many people to list and too much they have doe to thank, but you know who you are and without you all, we couldn't have done it. Thank you all for your many prayers. Chris is home and doing well.
Now we look forward to our next adventure. Owen is expected to be born sometime in October. We had an ultrasound last week and everything looks great. At one point it was thought I may have to have a c-section but we now know that is not the case, thank God! I go back Wednesday because they noticed I am already dilated 1cm. Now they will keep watch over me.
On a different note, I was baptized today. Actually, Chris helped baptize me and it was the first baptism he has ever helped perform. Now he can say the first person e ever baptized was his wife. Cool huh? And we were pregnant with our third child. What a story for our children and grandchildren.
Thank you all, please continue to pray for this family. We always need it.
It has been so strange to get back into the routine of things. I have been so used to doing everything by myself and it is so great to have his help around the house. Just seeing his face here is enough, but his helping hand is so wonderful. I have been so relaxed that I have found myself taking naps during the day, which is VERY rare for me. He has been off work all week and will return on Tuesday. He isn't really looking forward to it because he is so used to the Army lifestyle. It is quite an adjustment for him to make.
I want to thank everyone for everything you have done for our family. There are too many people to list and too much they have doe to thank, but you know who you are and without you all, we couldn't have done it. Thank you all for your many prayers. Chris is home and doing well.
Now we look forward to our next adventure. Owen is expected to be born sometime in October. We had an ultrasound last week and everything looks great. At one point it was thought I may have to have a c-section but we now know that is not the case, thank God! I go back Wednesday because they noticed I am already dilated 1cm. Now they will keep watch over me.
On a different note, I was baptized today. Actually, Chris helped baptize me and it was the first baptism he has ever helped perform. Now he can say the first person e ever baptized was his wife. Cool huh? And we were pregnant with our third child. What a story for our children and grandchildren.
Thank you all, please continue to pray for this family. We always need it.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Graduation Day!
Today is a very special day for our family. For the last 3 months, Chris has been at Fort Jackson, South Carolina in Chaplain Basic Officer Leader Course. As you all know, he has a calling to become a Chaplain for the U.S. Army. It takes a very special individual to be able to perform this type of duty. This school is only part of what he will have to complete in order to earn Chaplain status, but today he graduates.
Chris has worked very hard over the past 3 months and has also only got to be with his family about once a month. I know this process has not been easy for him, but he is a very strong man and he is very obedient to God.
Graduation is at 2:30 p.m. today on post. We will all be there to cheer him on as they call his name. I could not be more proud of him. Just to know that he graduates today makes me shine with pride to be his wife. Of course, I have always been proud to be his wife. He is the most wonderful man I have ever met.
After graduation, Chris gets to come home, which is the best part of him graduating. Being without Chris for 3 months has not been easy. The kids and I have missed him so much. But now, he is going to be home with us. I am not leaving this hotel parking lot without him this time. The only tears that will be shed after this trip will be tears of joy!
So today, I want to tell Chris that I am so proud of him and that I love him very much. God could not have given me a better husband.
To all of you who have supported us along the way, I want to say thank you. For those of you who watched the kids for me, cut the grass, and said prayers for us, took trips with us to South Carolina, and for those who lent a listening ear, thank you! I love you all so much!
Chris has worked very hard over the past 3 months and has also only got to be with his family about once a month. I know this process has not been easy for him, but he is a very strong man and he is very obedient to God.
Graduation is at 2:30 p.m. today on post. We will all be there to cheer him on as they call his name. I could not be more proud of him. Just to know that he graduates today makes me shine with pride to be his wife. Of course, I have always been proud to be his wife. He is the most wonderful man I have ever met.
After graduation, Chris gets to come home, which is the best part of him graduating. Being without Chris for 3 months has not been easy. The kids and I have missed him so much. But now, he is going to be home with us. I am not leaving this hotel parking lot without him this time. The only tears that will be shed after this trip will be tears of joy!
So today, I want to tell Chris that I am so proud of him and that I love him very much. God could not have given me a better husband.
To all of you who have supported us along the way, I want to say thank you. For those of you who watched the kids for me, cut the grass, and said prayers for us, took trips with us to South Carolina, and for those who lent a listening ear, thank you! I love you all so much!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Our First Banquet
Last night was what I have been so nervous about for the last several months, the wife banquet here at Fort Jackson. I had purchased a dress and grew out of it and had to find a new dress only a month or so before the banquet. I was so nervous I would grow out of this one too, but I didn’t. Thank God! During my last trip here I scheduled a hair appointment and planned to have my makeup done at one of the counters at Belk or JC Penny. I thought I was very well prepared. Boy was I wrong.
We arrived Tuesday and since we didn’t have room inside the car for my dress, we laid it in trunk on top of everything. I knew it would probably need pressed when we got here and it did. The hotel offered the service and I explained I had to leave at 5:00 p.m that next evening and they assured they would have it back in time. I very reluctantly handed them the dress. The next day we learned we had to leave at 4:45. My hair appointment was at 2 and I assumed it would take about an hour to do my hair and then have my makeup done. Well, about 1 ½ hours into the hair appointment Chris walked over to me and told me we wouldn’t have time to get my makeup done. I really wanted to cry but I didn’t. It ended up taking 2 hours to have my hair done. We literally had to run out of there to get back to the hotel and get ready. We got to the hotel about 4:15 and my dress was not back from the cleaners. Panic almost set in. I said a prayer and went up to the room and started getting ready and putting on my own makeup. I was in the bathroom getting ready when they knocked on the door with my dress. I finally got it about 5 minutes before we had to leave. I was so stressed out. We had to rush out of the hotel, leaving Alana crying for us. Chris was telling me how he had been almost dreading this event and I told him I would try to make it memorable and try to make jokes here and there to keep us from getting stressed.
When we arrived, my feet were already hurting from the devilish shoes I bought. I joked with Chris and told him we would make a ritual and burn something from this first formal event of ours and mine would be the shoes. We had to be there at 5:15 and rushed there. When we arrived the only thing we did was stand out front in the foyer of the place where it was steaming hot. We kept waiting to line up and shake hands with the top guys but they never would get it started. They then moved us into a different room where there was alcohol and punch and fruit. This is where we socialized with all of Chris’s buddies. At one point I felt sick and had to walk out for a few. When I walked out the line started forming to meet the top guys so we were in the back half of the line. The line had probably 300 people in it. As we were waiting I got sick and felt light headed. I told Chris I needed to go sit down and he grabbed my hand I started to walk away and he explained I wasn’t feeling well and as we were walking out I nearly fainted. I have no idea why but I know I felt like a huge loser. We sat on a bench outside while the line moved and once we saw the line was almost at the end we went back in to get in the back. When we finally got to these people, Chris did great on his introduction, which has to be done a certain way. The first guy seemed very strict and orderly, he was a West Point grad and took everything very seriously. He made a slight joke and we laughed and then he was very straight faced again, just like a switch was flipped. It was very odd. The rest of everybody else was very polite and easy to get along with. Seating was assigned so we found our table and the ladies sat down while the gentleman stood. It was so nice.
Everything began around 7:00 p.m. They had all the formal things at the beginning. They introduced the head table, had the posting of colors, and national anthem. There was also the introduction of the POW table where we would all take the time to remember those who have served and never come home or have been prisoners of war. A prayer was said before we sat and all I could do was thank God for bringing us there. I felt so honored to be there. I am just a simple country girl from Empire and there I was in a fancy evening dress with my hair professionally done and all these fancy things around me. Candles were lit and waiters and waitresses were waiting on us and refilling our glasses as needed. I just felt so special to get to be a part of this. Then as we sat we were told who was to go first at the buffet line. We finally made our way to the line and the food was very delicious. Everything was set up so nice and fancy. There were several choices of desserts available. As we ate, the different platoons sang their platoon songs. There were several different entertainment acts, of course the best one being the guys making fun of the guys in charge.
A guest speaker with a very decorated background spoke. He was a very nice speaker. He spoke to the wives and told us how important our role was in this calling. This calling is not just for the husband. The calling has to be a team effort on behalf of the entire family. He talked about how his wife made him a hero in the eyes of his children. It was a very touching story. He also spoke of how important the chaplain duty was and told these guys they had a very challenging role because of how the new generation is growing up. He did a wonderful job on the speech.
As the evening ended there were a few songs sung and the retiring of the colors. We were then dismissed and Chris and I left.
During the intermission we went to have our portraits made only to learn that the portrait people had already packed up and left so we didn’t get a professional photo made, which was very disappointing.
We had all these plans of a romantic evening and none of the plans worked out how we expected. Even though we had to rush to get there, had a few instances of getting sick, and felt extremely uncomfortable in this formal environment, we loved every minute of it because we were together. Our very first formal event for the Army is now over and we have many wonderful memories to carry with us to the next one, not to mention lots of humorous memories. I couldn’t have asked for better. My man looked so handsome in his uniform. We were so exhausted we came home and went straight to bed. It was a wonderful evening with a wonderful man.
Thank you all for your prayers.
We arrived Tuesday and since we didn’t have room inside the car for my dress, we laid it in trunk on top of everything. I knew it would probably need pressed when we got here and it did. The hotel offered the service and I explained I had to leave at 5:00 p.m that next evening and they assured they would have it back in time. I very reluctantly handed them the dress. The next day we learned we had to leave at 4:45. My hair appointment was at 2 and I assumed it would take about an hour to do my hair and then have my makeup done. Well, about 1 ½ hours into the hair appointment Chris walked over to me and told me we wouldn’t have time to get my makeup done. I really wanted to cry but I didn’t. It ended up taking 2 hours to have my hair done. We literally had to run out of there to get back to the hotel and get ready. We got to the hotel about 4:15 and my dress was not back from the cleaners. Panic almost set in. I said a prayer and went up to the room and started getting ready and putting on my own makeup. I was in the bathroom getting ready when they knocked on the door with my dress. I finally got it about 5 minutes before we had to leave. I was so stressed out. We had to rush out of the hotel, leaving Alana crying for us. Chris was telling me how he had been almost dreading this event and I told him I would try to make it memorable and try to make jokes here and there to keep us from getting stressed.
When we arrived, my feet were already hurting from the devilish shoes I bought. I joked with Chris and told him we would make a ritual and burn something from this first formal event of ours and mine would be the shoes. We had to be there at 5:15 and rushed there. When we arrived the only thing we did was stand out front in the foyer of the place where it was steaming hot. We kept waiting to line up and shake hands with the top guys but they never would get it started. They then moved us into a different room where there was alcohol and punch and fruit. This is where we socialized with all of Chris’s buddies. At one point I felt sick and had to walk out for a few. When I walked out the line started forming to meet the top guys so we were in the back half of the line. The line had probably 300 people in it. As we were waiting I got sick and felt light headed. I told Chris I needed to go sit down and he grabbed my hand I started to walk away and he explained I wasn’t feeling well and as we were walking out I nearly fainted. I have no idea why but I know I felt like a huge loser. We sat on a bench outside while the line moved and once we saw the line was almost at the end we went back in to get in the back. When we finally got to these people, Chris did great on his introduction, which has to be done a certain way. The first guy seemed very strict and orderly, he was a West Point grad and took everything very seriously. He made a slight joke and we laughed and then he was very straight faced again, just like a switch was flipped. It was very odd. The rest of everybody else was very polite and easy to get along with. Seating was assigned so we found our table and the ladies sat down while the gentleman stood. It was so nice.
Everything began around 7:00 p.m. They had all the formal things at the beginning. They introduced the head table, had the posting of colors, and national anthem. There was also the introduction of the POW table where we would all take the time to remember those who have served and never come home or have been prisoners of war. A prayer was said before we sat and all I could do was thank God for bringing us there. I felt so honored to be there. I am just a simple country girl from Empire and there I was in a fancy evening dress with my hair professionally done and all these fancy things around me. Candles were lit and waiters and waitresses were waiting on us and refilling our glasses as needed. I just felt so special to get to be a part of this. Then as we sat we were told who was to go first at the buffet line. We finally made our way to the line and the food was very delicious. Everything was set up so nice and fancy. There were several choices of desserts available. As we ate, the different platoons sang their platoon songs. There were several different entertainment acts, of course the best one being the guys making fun of the guys in charge.
A guest speaker with a very decorated background spoke. He was a very nice speaker. He spoke to the wives and told us how important our role was in this calling. This calling is not just for the husband. The calling has to be a team effort on behalf of the entire family. He talked about how his wife made him a hero in the eyes of his children. It was a very touching story. He also spoke of how important the chaplain duty was and told these guys they had a very challenging role because of how the new generation is growing up. He did a wonderful job on the speech.
As the evening ended there were a few songs sung and the retiring of the colors. We were then dismissed and Chris and I left.
During the intermission we went to have our portraits made only to learn that the portrait people had already packed up and left so we didn’t get a professional photo made, which was very disappointing.
We had all these plans of a romantic evening and none of the plans worked out how we expected. Even though we had to rush to get there, had a few instances of getting sick, and felt extremely uncomfortable in this formal environment, we loved every minute of it because we were together. Our very first formal event for the Army is now over and we have many wonderful memories to carry with us to the next one, not to mention lots of humorous memories. I couldn’t have asked for better. My man looked so handsome in his uniform. We were so exhausted we came home and went straight to bed. It was a wonderful evening with a wonderful man.
Thank you all for your prayers.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Getting Closer
I have just 3 days until I get to South Carolina for my final trip. This time, I am going home with my husband in tow. I can hardly wait. I am trying to get the home in order so it will be nice for him. That has been a miracle in itself. It seems like every time I get something accomplished, something goes wrong. But, I am trying and not giving up.
The wife banquet will be Wednesday night and I am so nervous. Chris was telling me about how he has to introduce me and himself and it is a whole big ordeal. I just wish we could do things the country way, “Hey, how’s it going?” And be done with it. Ha ha! I am nervous about how the dress will fit and how my hair will turn out. I am just ready to get it done and see him graduate. Graduation is Friday. I am so excited and I am so proud of Chris. He is such a dedicated and hard working man! I hope he knows just how proud I am.
The kids are probably going to love having Daddy home again. Mommy is drained and almost without energy altogether. I am now 7 months pregnant and feeling every bit of it. This baby is bigger than the other two so far and the weight on my small frame is very hard to carry. I miss running with the kids and playing rough with them. Now I am a wimp and too tired to even read a long story to them. Hopefully Daddy will have some energy for them when he gets home.
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has been praying for us and helping us out during this time. I appreciate every kind deed and every prayer whispered for us. If it weren’t for you all and your support, where would we be? Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love you all!
The wife banquet will be Wednesday night and I am so nervous. Chris was telling me about how he has to introduce me and himself and it is a whole big ordeal. I just wish we could do things the country way, “Hey, how’s it going?” And be done with it. Ha ha! I am nervous about how the dress will fit and how my hair will turn out. I am just ready to get it done and see him graduate. Graduation is Friday. I am so excited and I am so proud of Chris. He is such a dedicated and hard working man! I hope he knows just how proud I am.
The kids are probably going to love having Daddy home again. Mommy is drained and almost without energy altogether. I am now 7 months pregnant and feeling every bit of it. This baby is bigger than the other two so far and the weight on my small frame is very hard to carry. I miss running with the kids and playing rough with them. Now I am a wimp and too tired to even read a long story to them. Hopefully Daddy will have some energy for them when he gets home.
I just want to say thank you to everyone who has been praying for us and helping us out during this time. I appreciate every kind deed and every prayer whispered for us. If it weren’t for you all and your support, where would we be? Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Love you all!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Bright Future
There is so much going on at once it is unreal. In exactly 15 days, my husband will graduate from his officer course. He will be coming home with us this time. It is going to be so strange to actually see him all the time again. It is going to be wonderful, yet strange. I am curious show the kids will react and nervous about how Chris will have to adjust. This house is very loud and crazy most of the time and he us used to having it quiet in his hotel room. It will all work out though.
I realized a few days ago how close I am to actually having our third child. Owen is due at the end of October. Judging by my size, I would say mid October is more like it. I can hardly believe it is already getting close to time to have him. I am so nervous. Evan and Alana are so rough and I will have to be on my toes for a while. I go to have another ultrasound the first week of September to determine if I will require a C-Section or not. I would love to be able to have him without a c-section so I am praying about this.
Right now my main concern is getting ready for my final trip to South Carolina to see Chris graduate. The wife banquet will be held August 26 and I am a nervous wreck. We have to shake hands with people and I get so nervous when it comes to doing things for Chris. I want to make a good impression and I end up getting so nervous. Not to mention that I have already had to replace my dress once because I grew out of it. I better fit in this one. I am going to try it on next week one more time before leaving. If I grow out of this one, I am going to be mad.
Anyway, there is so much to look forward to over the next few months. I thank God that He is always with me and holding my hand because without His strength, I would not be able to stand!
Love you all!
I realized a few days ago how close I am to actually having our third child. Owen is due at the end of October. Judging by my size, I would say mid October is more like it. I can hardly believe it is already getting close to time to have him. I am so nervous. Evan and Alana are so rough and I will have to be on my toes for a while. I go to have another ultrasound the first week of September to determine if I will require a C-Section or not. I would love to be able to have him without a c-section so I am praying about this.
Right now my main concern is getting ready for my final trip to South Carolina to see Chris graduate. The wife banquet will be held August 26 and I am a nervous wreck. We have to shake hands with people and I get so nervous when it comes to doing things for Chris. I want to make a good impression and I end up getting so nervous. Not to mention that I have already had to replace my dress once because I grew out of it. I better fit in this one. I am going to try it on next week one more time before leaving. If I grow out of this one, I am going to be mad.
Anyway, there is so much to look forward to over the next few months. I thank God that He is always with me and holding my hand because without His strength, I would not be able to stand!
Love you all!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Love Sick
I am like a love sick puppy. It’s almost as if we are dating all over again. When he isn’t here I think about him constantly. Everything I do I think of him and how it would be if he were here. Here we are in the final stretch of his absence and I am missing him more now than before. I just saw him last weekend. It is getting harder, not easier. If the good Lord ever does need to send Chris on a deployment, I will need more prayers than ever. I pray that day never comes but deep down I feel it will.
Speaking of deployments, please continue to pray for Johnathan and Crystal. Their baby is now 9 days old. She is gorgeous. Johnathan is in Afghanistan and will get to come home toward the end of the month to meet his new daughter. I cannot imagine the emotions Crystal is going through with him being half a world away. Chris is only 2 states away and I am whining like a baby. Anyway, please pray for Johnathan’s safety as he comes back to the US and then has to go back to Afghanistan. Also pray for their family to be strong during this deployment.
Military families are very much in need of your prayers, please don’t forget them! It takes a lot of strength that only God can give to help them through these types of situations. Thank you all for listening, praying, and for the many kind deeds that have been done for us.
Love you all!
P.S. Chris did great on his PT test today, thanks for the prayers!
Speaking of deployments, please continue to pray for Johnathan and Crystal. Their baby is now 9 days old. She is gorgeous. Johnathan is in Afghanistan and will get to come home toward the end of the month to meet his new daughter. I cannot imagine the emotions Crystal is going through with him being half a world away. Chris is only 2 states away and I am whining like a baby. Anyway, please pray for Johnathan’s safety as he comes back to the US and then has to go back to Afghanistan. Also pray for their family to be strong during this deployment.
Military families are very much in need of your prayers, please don’t forget them! It takes a lot of strength that only God can give to help them through these types of situations. Thank you all for listening, praying, and for the many kind deeds that have been done for us.
Love you all!
P.S. Chris did great on his PT test today, thanks for the prayers!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Need Prayers Please
Today was such a challenge! The kids were very rowdy! Evan especially. He kept screaming at me and hitting me. This separation has been enough to prove to me that without a Daddy at home every day, the kids are more challenging. I don’t know how a single mother does it. If there are any Daddys reading this, you make a huge difference in your child’s life. Even if you don’t realize it, your child needs you!
Since Chris has been away, the kids have acted harsher toward me. Alana has developed a horrible attitude and mouth and Evan hits me and screams at me all the time. I know they miss their Daddy but I also know they need to learn respect for Mommy. I know I haven’t had a lot of patience or energy for them lately and that makes them rowdy too.
Anyway, Chris has a PT test this Friday so if everyone would, we would appreciate prayers going out for him. We believe he will pass but he would like to beat his score. God can do all things! This is his final PT test at this school and we want him to blow his score out of the water!
Next week he will be out in the field for several days, as if they were in a combat type situation. He enjoys doing those types of things, and it will give him a nice break from all the boring classes he has been taking.
Just 20 more days until I make my final voyage to South Carolina. This time, I am bringing my man back with me! On the 30th of August, we will all be home! I will be so glad! The kids too I am sure. And of course Chris’s cat, Pooh, will probably be beside himself.
Thank you all for your prayers, please keep praying for us. We need it!
Love you all!
Since Chris has been away, the kids have acted harsher toward me. Alana has developed a horrible attitude and mouth and Evan hits me and screams at me all the time. I know they miss their Daddy but I also know they need to learn respect for Mommy. I know I haven’t had a lot of patience or energy for them lately and that makes them rowdy too.
Anyway, Chris has a PT test this Friday so if everyone would, we would appreciate prayers going out for him. We believe he will pass but he would like to beat his score. God can do all things! This is his final PT test at this school and we want him to blow his score out of the water!
Next week he will be out in the field for several days, as if they were in a combat type situation. He enjoys doing those types of things, and it will give him a nice break from all the boring classes he has been taking.
Just 20 more days until I make my final voyage to South Carolina. This time, I am bringing my man back with me! On the 30th of August, we will all be home! I will be so glad! The kids too I am sure. And of course Chris’s cat, Pooh, will probably be beside himself.
Thank you all for your prayers, please keep praying for us. We need it!
Love you all!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Back Home
It has been about 36 hours since I left Chris to come back home. Already I feel drained. There is just something about being with him that makes me whole and energetic, yet relaxed. I feel complete and secure when I am with him.
We didn’t get home until nearly 7:00 p.m. last night and Evan was furious when I brought him into the house. He cried until I put him to bed and he fell asleep. I wanted to cry too but I distracted myself by trying to unpack. The trip home was long because it rained the whole way home and there were many accidents. One accident was so bad we sat still on the interstate for about an hour because a helicopter had to come and evacuate someone. Actually it rained the whole trip to and from South Carolina. Go figure.
Anyway, we spent time together as a family and it was wonderful. I was able to cook for Chris and do his laundry, which ot most people is an annoying part of life, but I miss doing those things for him and felt useful again. I cannot wait for things to get back to normal. Of course normal will only last about 1 ½ to 2 months until we welcome Owen into the world. Then normal will once again change. But I don’t care what happens from here on out as long as we are all together. I don’t care if we have to move, I don’t care where God takes us, as long as we are healthy and together. (Although I do want to specify to God that I do not prefer to move overseas.)
Anyway, only 22 more days until I get to see Chris again! 23 more days until the wife formal and 25 more days until he graduates. And, only 27 more days until we all return home TOGETHER! I ain’t going home without him next time. Somebody will go down if they try and stop me!
Thank you all for your prayers!
We didn’t get home until nearly 7:00 p.m. last night and Evan was furious when I brought him into the house. He cried until I put him to bed and he fell asleep. I wanted to cry too but I distracted myself by trying to unpack. The trip home was long because it rained the whole way home and there were many accidents. One accident was so bad we sat still on the interstate for about an hour because a helicopter had to come and evacuate someone. Actually it rained the whole trip to and from South Carolina. Go figure.
Anyway, we spent time together as a family and it was wonderful. I was able to cook for Chris and do his laundry, which ot most people is an annoying part of life, but I miss doing those things for him and felt useful again. I cannot wait for things to get back to normal. Of course normal will only last about 1 ½ to 2 months until we welcome Owen into the world. Then normal will once again change. But I don’t care what happens from here on out as long as we are all together. I don’t care if we have to move, I don’t care where God takes us, as long as we are healthy and together. (Although I do want to specify to God that I do not prefer to move overseas.)
Anyway, only 22 more days until I get to see Chris again! 23 more days until the wife formal and 25 more days until he graduates. And, only 27 more days until we all return home TOGETHER! I ain’t going home without him next time. Somebody will go down if they try and stop me!
Thank you all for your prayers!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
7 Wonderful Years
Tomorrow, August 2, Chris and I will have been married for 7 wonderful years. This October will be 11 years together total. These have been the very best years of my life. Chris is my best friend, my love, and everything in between. He has always loved me for who I am and been there for me through it all. We have been through a lot in such a short period of time, but it seems as if our love grows stronger by the day.
The first several years were tough but we learned a very valuable lesson and I hope we can help other couples with just this one bit if advice: put God first. Once we put God first in our lives, our love for each other just exploded and multiplied by a thousand percent!
The last couple of months, since we have been apart because of his Chaplain school, we have both come to realize just how much we love each other and have missed each other more than we could have imagined. I now have a new appreciation for every minute we have together. Our time together is so precious.
Anyway, Chris, if you are reading this, I love you so much! Happy Anniversary! I look forward to traveling down whatever road God takes us together. You are the best part of me, you complete me. I love you, I love you, I love you!
The first several years were tough but we learned a very valuable lesson and I hope we can help other couples with just this one bit if advice: put God first. Once we put God first in our lives, our love for each other just exploded and multiplied by a thousand percent!
The last couple of months, since we have been apart because of his Chaplain school, we have both come to realize just how much we love each other and have missed each other more than we could have imagined. I now have a new appreciation for every minute we have together. Our time together is so precious.
Anyway, Chris, if you are reading this, I love you so much! Happy Anniversary! I look forward to traveling down whatever road God takes us together. You are the best part of me, you complete me. I love you, I love you, I love you!
Friday, July 31, 2009
We arrived in South Carolina yesterday afternoon. Chris came to the hotel and just seeing his handsome face was so wonderful. Having him there in the bed next to me last night was so great. I just don't feel like a full person unless he is with me. It was so precious to hug him and kiss him!
We went to have our 4D ultrasound last night and see Owen, our third gift from God. A 4D ultrasound lets you see them in their full form, not just a black screen. You get to see them do everything they normally do in the womb, just in actual view. He smiled at us, it even looked like he was laughing. He yawned and put on a big show. He is so handsome. He looks a little like Evan to me. Full lips and pudgy nose! He weighs about 2.25 pounds right now and is measuring right on time for a late October birth! I am going to show a few pictures.
Although my kids physically and mentally exhaust me most of the time, they are such gifts. I love them so much! They are so precious to me, even if I don't always show it. It is very difficult to be a mother, or a father. As difficult as it may be, God has trusted me with them and I thank Him for that. It is the best job on earth!
Here is some pictures of our little guy!
The first one is his face, the second is of him yawning, the third is him laughing and the last one is him with his face in his hands.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Busy Days
The last few days have been eventful.
Wednesday I had to go shopping for a new formal gown to wear to the wife formal a couple of days before Chris graduates. I had a beautiful dress that looked like it would grow with me through the pregnancy but because of the way the beads were set, it did not work. I went out to David’s Bridal and found a new dress. It is very pretty and I believe it will do a better job of expanding because it has no beading. Even better, it was on clearance.
Thursday, my handsome husband’s birthday, I had a doctor’s appointment. Owen is looking good. I asked about the 4D ultrasound and unfortunately you have to get it done by 28 weeks to guarantee a good picture of the baby. Chris will not be back until I am 32 weeks. I was so upset. Either I would have to do it without him or wait until he gets back and risk not getting a good picture. Of course I am not doing it without him. He is the Daddy and this is a very special event. Of course for those of you who know me, you know I will not be satisfied with those kinds of options. I got on the internet and found a 4D ultrasound place in South Carolina and when we go see Chris next week, we will have it done there. I already made the appointment! So this Thursday night, I will get to see the face of my beautiful baby boy. I will be sure and post some pictures.
Also on Thursday I got the shoes to go with my new dress and took the old dress back for a refund. Thank God I didn’t take the tags off. I also now have to send the shoes back that I got for the first dress.
Anyway, only 6 more days until I leave to go to South Carolina to see my handsome soldier again! I can hardly wait! I have a lot to do to get ready.
Thank you all for your prayers. We definitely need them!
Oh, and I finally figured out how to put pictures on my blog so here is one of the kids playing outside a few days ago.
Wednesday I had to go shopping for a new formal gown to wear to the wife formal a couple of days before Chris graduates. I had a beautiful dress that looked like it would grow with me through the pregnancy but because of the way the beads were set, it did not work. I went out to David’s Bridal and found a new dress. It is very pretty and I believe it will do a better job of expanding because it has no beading. Even better, it was on clearance.
Thursday, my handsome husband’s birthday, I had a doctor’s appointment. Owen is looking good. I asked about the 4D ultrasound and unfortunately you have to get it done by 28 weeks to guarantee a good picture of the baby. Chris will not be back until I am 32 weeks. I was so upset. Either I would have to do it without him or wait until he gets back and risk not getting a good picture. Of course I am not doing it without him. He is the Daddy and this is a very special event. Of course for those of you who know me, you know I will not be satisfied with those kinds of options. I got on the internet and found a 4D ultrasound place in South Carolina and when we go see Chris next week, we will have it done there. I already made the appointment! So this Thursday night, I will get to see the face of my beautiful baby boy. I will be sure and post some pictures.
Also on Thursday I got the shoes to go with my new dress and took the old dress back for a refund. Thank God I didn’t take the tags off. I also now have to send the shoes back that I got for the first dress.
Anyway, only 6 more days until I leave to go to South Carolina to see my handsome soldier again! I can hardly wait! I have a lot to do to get ready.
Thank you all for your prayers. We definitely need them!
Oh, and I finally figured out how to put pictures on my blog so here is one of the kids playing outside a few days ago.
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